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Example Sentences
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Jimmy O'Brien burst forward before Dan Sheehan released Tommy O'Brien to dot down in the corner.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“We can take every corner, we’ll swing every door first, because we don’t care if we get shot, we’re metal and plastic,” said Christian Van Sloun, Mithril’s chief drone pilot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
When the final whistle sounded following a final corner kick from the desperate Galaxy, some in the crowd of 22,447 booed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Dolan beat the count again early in the third round after another overhand left found the target, but her corner threw in the towel moments later as the Mexican applied further pressure.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
At first I could make out nothing in the dark car; then in a corner I saw a tall, uneven shape.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.